Cebu Launches ₱5,000 Fuel Subsidy for Public Transport Drivers
P5k fuel subsidy for taxi, public bus drivers rolls out in Cebu Friday

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Starting May 22, 2025, qualified taxi, public utility bus, and UV Express drivers in Cebu can claim a ₱5,000 cash assistance from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) to alleviate rising fuel costs. Distribution will occur at the LTFRB-7 office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 01Only 422 drivers listed as beneficiaries can claim the ₱5,000 assistance on May 22.
- 02Drivers must present a valid driver's license or a temporary driver's license receipt to receive the subsidy.
- 03Separate payouts for public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers are scheduled for May 25, with each receiving ₱1,500.
- 04The government also offers a P10-per-liter diesel discount for public transport vehicles, applicable for up to 150 liters per week.
- 05The assistance programs aim to ease fuel expenses for public transport drivers across the Philippines.
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On May 22, 2025, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) will distribute ₱5,000 cash assistance to qualified taxi, public utility bus, UV Express, and school transport drivers in Cebu City. This initiative aims to support drivers facing rising fuel prices. Distribution will take place at the LTFRB-7 office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only drivers listed among the 422 beneficiaries can claim the aid, and they must present their original and valid driver's licenses or a temporary driver's license receipt. Additionally, separate payouts for public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers are planned for May 25, with each PUJ driver receiving ₱1,500. The LTFRB-7 has also coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to implement a Cash Relief Assistance program for PUJ drivers. Furthermore, a P10-per-liter diesel discount program is available for diesel-powered public transport vehicles, providing relief for up to 150 liters of fuel weekly. These measures are part of the government's efforts to alleviate the financial burden on public transport drivers and operators nationwide.
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This financial aid will help alleviate the burden of rising fuel costs for public transport drivers in Cebu, enabling them to maintain their operations more sustainably.
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